A Loan Administrator or Manager services a loan once it has been agreed. Sends monthly bills to the loan recipient. May also maintain payment records and monitor compliance with the loan agreement.
Join a Community Bank Where Relationships Matter Home State Bank is seeking a highly organized, customer-focused Senior Loan Administrator to join our Lending Team and support our local community. For more than 100 years, Home State Bank has proudly served our communities as a locally owned, family-owned community bank built on trust, relationships, and personalized service. Recently celebrating our 100th anniversary, we remain committed to helping local businesses, farmers, families, and communities succeed. With 43 employees, we offer a collaborative environment where teamwork matters, leadership is accessible, and employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact every day. If you enjoy relationship-based banking, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and value working alongside a strong team, we would love to meet you. What You'll Do As a Senior Loan Administrator, you'll partner closely with lenders and internal teams to support commercial, agricultural, construction, and consumer lending relationships throughout the loan lifecycle. This position plays a key role in coordinating loan closings, preparing and reviewing documentation, supporting portfolio administration, maintaining compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Coordinate and support commercial, agricultural, construction, and consumer loan closings. Prepare and review loan documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Process loan bookings, funding, renewals, and payoffs. Monitor loan exceptions, ticklers, collateral, and documentation requirements. Maintain electronic and physical loan files. Coordinate with attorneys, title companies, appraisers, insurance agents, and other third-party vendors. Support construction loan draw administration and disbursements Assist lenders with customer relationships and ongoing portfolio support Provide responsive service for loan inquiries, servicing requests, and customer needs. Assist with audits, examinations, and internal loan reviews. Collaborate with lending and operations team members to support department goals and workflow priorities What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who values teamwork, communicates professionally, and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent Two or more years of loan administration or loan processing experience. Experience with commercial real estate, agricultural, construction, or commercial operating loans. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong communication and customer service skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to work onsite at any of our locations in Willmar, MN, Litchfield, MN, or Hutchinson, MN. Preferred Associate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field Experience with LaserPro and/or Fiserv Premier What Makes Someone Successful in This Role Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting team success Builds strong relationships with customers and coworkers Maintains accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment. Adapts well to changing priorities and workflow demands Communicates clearly and positively with customers and team members. Why Join Home State Bank? At Home State Bank, we believe banking is personal, and so is our workplace culture.
What You Can Expect:
A collaborative, team-oriented environment Strong, family-owned community bank with a 100-year history Meaningful work supporting local customers and communities Supportive leadership and approachable management Opportunity to build strong customer relationships A workplace where employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to grow.
Our core values include:
Customer Focused | Collective Wisdom | Community Driven | Committed | Collaboration Equal Opportunity Employer Home State Bank is committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and performance without regard to any legally protected status.
Pay:
From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance
